Graphic Designer - Hybrid Jobs

Marketing Designer

As part of our marketing team, based in Falls Church, VA, you'll collaborate with a talented, hands-on group of creative professionals dedicated to designing compelling and engaging brand experiences that resonate and drive growth. This position is initially offered as a contract role, with the opportunity to transition into a long-term, permanent position based on performance and mutual alignment.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Design high-impact campaign advertisements, collateral, and a variety of marketing materials, ensuring alignment with brand identity.
• Collaborate closely with the brand team to strategically shape and drive the visual direction of our brand.
• Develop and pitch innovative creative concepts, partnering with team members to execute forward-thinking marketing initiatives.
• Clearly and confidently articulate the reasoning behind your design decisions to stakeholders.
• Produce high-quality deliverables within tight deadlines while adeptly managing multiple priorities.
• Maintain exceptional quality control standards to ensure all finalized materials are error-free and meet expectations.
• Support various employee-facing projects and communications, elevating the internal branding experience.
• Stay informed on cutting-edge design trends and leverage best practices to deliver fresh and relevant creative solutions.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Bachelor's degree required
• Experience: 2+ years of relevant graphic design experience
• A portfolio link showcasing your creative expertise (please embed your portfolio link in your resume submission)
• Location: Hybrid schedule with the expectation of working at least three days a week out of GDIT's Falls Church location

SKILLS:

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft platforms.
• Strong creative and analytical skills to approach design challenges with innovative solutions.
• Excellent communication abilities to effectively interface with team members and stakeholders.
• Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills for navigating complex design assignments.
• A keen attention to detail, ensuring the delivery of polished and precise work.
• Proven ability to excel under tight deadlines with ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• If you have motion graphic experience or experience with Canva that is a plus but not required!